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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

SDR 193MOT history

SDR 193 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

SDR 193 blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
110,884 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SDR 193
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SDR 193 was last recorded at 110,884 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2009: 42,150 miles, lower than 341,321 miles on 19 Mar 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,845 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,039 miles
Average per year
4,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,884 miles
  • 2025 – 109,845 miles
  • 2024 – 109,247 miles
  • 2023 – 108,098 miles
  • 2022 – 107,021 miles
  • 2021 – 105,393 miles
  • 2020 – 104,911 miles
  • 2019 – 103,270 miles
  • 2018 – 98,707 miles
  • 2017 – 94,871 miles
  • 2016 – 90,146 miles
  • 2015 – 85,736 miles
  • 2014 – 80,261 miles
  • 2013 – 74,283 miles
  • 2012 – 67,023 miles
  • 2011 – 58,246 miles
  • 2010 – 50,110 miles
  • 2009 – 42,150 miles
  • 2008 – 341,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,884 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,884 miles (+1,039)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    110,884 miles
    Test number
    593879159394
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass109,845 miles (+598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,845 miles
    Test number
    100872932664
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass109,247 miles (+1,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,247 miles
    Test number
    242086345932
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass108,098 miles (+1,077)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,098 miles
    Test number
    394609821246
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass107,021 miles (+1,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,021 miles
    Test number
    125862704124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass105,393 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,393 miles
    Test number
    889418193928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail105,389 miles (+478)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,389 miles
    Test number
    940219499711
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass104,911 miles (+1,641)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,911 miles
    Test number
    541627922257
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side step and body brace corroded
  9. Pass103,270 miles (+4,563)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    980535698214
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass98,707 miles (+3,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,707 miles
    Test number
    695160993831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass94,871 miles (+4,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,871 miles
    Test number
    405798520196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass90,146 miles (+4,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,146 miles
    Test number
    614310871610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  13. Pass85,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,736 miles
    Test number
    338350645171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,736 miles (+5,475)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,736 miles
    Test number
    348979835143
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  15. Pass80,261 miles (+5,978)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,261 miles
    Test number
    525800844169
    • NoteOffside rear reflector is broken but function is not impaired
  16. Pass74,283 miles (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,283 miles
    Test number
    558242043108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,023 miles (+8,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    845252952198
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass58,246 miles (+8,136)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,246 miles
    Test number
    487636871075
    • NoteVery small amount of freeplay at uppermost steering shaft coupling
    • NoteVery slight fuel drip from underside belly pan but source not identified. Recommend investigation
  19. Pass50,110 miles (+7,960)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,110 miles
    Test number
    580587270097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f king pin seal slight leak of oil
  20. Pass42,150 miles (-299,171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,150 miles
    Test number
    124287879079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass341,321 miles (+307,189)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    341,321 miles
    Test number
    653379278033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,132 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,132 miles
    Test number
    852637078042
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about SDR 193

What vehicle is registration SDR 193 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SDR 193 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Aug 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SDR 193 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SDR 193 is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on SDR 193?
The MOT on SDR 193 is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SDR 193 done?
SDR 193 was recorded at 110,884 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,222 miles a year.
Has SDR 193 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SDR 193 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2021.
Has the mileage on SDR 193 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SDR 193 find?
SDR 193 passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint boot; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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